Bizcocho dominicano is a layered butter cake distinguished by three elements that set it apart from a generic white cake: orange juice used in place of milk or water in the batter, a tropical fruit filling — traditionally pineapple jam or guava paste — spread between the layers, and a frosting of Italian meringue called […]

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Tembleque is a coconut pudding made from coconut milk, sugar, cornstarch, and salt, cooked on the stovetop until thickened, poured into a mold, and chilled until set. It contains no eggs and requires no oven. When unmolded onto a plate it holds its shape but trembles visibly with any movement — the name comes from […]

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